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What is phoslyra used for?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Phoslyra: Phoslyra or " Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease." see" http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-156051/phoslyra-oral/details
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